PRECISION FILTERS PFI-9608 C Series Installation And Programming Instructions

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Installation and Programming Instructions

PFI-9608 C Series

Module

8-Channel Programmable Filter Analog

I/O Module

July 11, 2019

Rev A

Precision Filters, Inc.

240 Cherry Street

Ithaca, New York 14850

www.pfinc.com

ISO

9001:2008

CERTIFIED QUALITY

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Page 1 Installation and Programming Instructions PFI-9608 C Series Module 8-Channel Programmable Filter Analog I/O Module July 11, 2019 Rev A Precision Filters, Inc. 240 Cherry Street Ithaca, New York 14850 www.pfinc.com 9001:2008 CERTIFIED QUALITY...
Page 2: Trademark Information
Some portions Copyright © 2007, 2008 National Instruments Corporation, All Rights Reserved. Trademark Information The following terms and names are trademarks of Precision Filters, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries: • Balanced Constant Current and BCC • Long Distance TEDS and LDTEDS...
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modifica- tion to the product. Return the product to Precision Filters, Inc. for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. See the Support and Service section in this document for information on how to contact Precision Filters, Inc.
Page 4: Safety Symbols
NI chassis that has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4, EEx nC IIC T4, GEx nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...............19 Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 6 If You Purchased the Chassis from Precision Filters ....... .19...
Page 7: Pfi-9608 General Information
• The Support and Service supplement tells you where to get technical support and how to obtain service or repair. *The Precision Filters PFI-9XXX Driver Guide supplement is a stand-alone document describing the installation and use of the PFI LabVIEW™ Module Driver to develop your LabVIEW software for applications using PFI C-series modules in NI CompactRIO™...
Page 8: Description
C-series analog input module to form a complete, alias-protected signal meas- urement system. The 9608 features Precision Filters’ flat/pulse low-pass filter technology, allowing the frequency response to be programmed for either spectral analysis applications or for time-domain analysis applications, such as shock. The module is fully compatible with National Instruments’...
Page 9: Applications
Filters with linear phase, such as the Precision LP4P, have constant delay for all frequencies in the pass-band. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 10: Pulse Mode Low-Pass Filters
LP4P is less selective and thus requires a higher sampling frequency than the LP4F. Test Modes The PFI-9608 is equipped with Precision Filters’ test bus, allowing you to insert cali- brated test signals at the amplifier input under program control. • RUN RUN is the normal operating mode.
Page 11: System Configuration And Control
Control Graphical User Interface (GUI) software. The PFI cRIO GUI software recognizes and controls the complete family of PFI signal conditioning modules and provides control for up to 512 channels across multiple chassis. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 12: Specifications
Test Bus: A switch at the channel input allows for automated injection of an external calibration signal via front panel 37-pin connector. The test bus signal can be daisy-chained across multiple modules. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 13 LP4F or LP4P Low-Pass Filter Test FX00: 10, 30, 100, 300, 1K Input FX02: 300, 1K, 3K, 10K, 30K Input Short Auto Calibrate Figure 2 PFI-9608 Channel Block Diagram Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 14: Certifications
PFI-9608 General Information Page 8 Certifications CE, ATEX European Union Hazardous Locations, ROHS Safety Standards EN 61010-1 EMC Standards EN 61326-1 Hazardous Location Standards: EN 60079-0 & EN 60079-15 PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 15: Environmental Requirements
The following environmental conditions must be maintained during storage, transporting, and/or shipping: Maximum Temperature: 85°C (185°F) Minimum Temperature: –40°C (–40°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 16: Accessories
CONN-IN-37D: Mating input connector with metal backshell and crimp contacts CONN-IN-37D-SC: Mating input connector with metal backshell and solder cup contacts NI 9923: Front-mount screw terminal block for 37-pin D-SUB modules (available from National Instruments) PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 17: Pfi-9608 Installation
Leaving a module out of its protective bag, especially on a nonconductive surface, can expose it to damage from ESD. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 18: Selecting The Module Ground Configuration
(see Figure 7 later in this section). Proper selection of the COM setting results in optimal performance of the PFI-9608 module. Precision Filters recommends that devices connected to PFI-9608 outputs have differ- ential inputs or isolated single-ended inputs. To prevent ground loops, avoid devices with chassis ground referred single-ended inputs.
Page 19: Bank Isolated Mode
CAUTION The external ground reference must be less than 60 V from the C-series chassis ground to avoid potential damage to the PFI-9608. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 20 Exercise caution if grounded signal sources that are not isolated are connected to the module test bus input or if the test bus is daisy-chained across the front panel of multiple C-series modules. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 21: Selecting The Ground Configuration
II3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Precision Filters, Inc. A11692C31X Measuring and Testing Equipment for Use in Zone 2 Hazardous Locations Figure 7 Ground (COM) Selector Switch Location Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 22: Installing A Module In A Chassis
II3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Precision Filters, Inc. A11692C31X Measuring and Testing Equipment for Use in Zone 2 Hazardous Locations Latch Press Latch Here Figure 8 Latch Locations PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 23: Removing A Module From A Chassis
Common Ground (COM) IN Channel 1 – (IN1–) IN Channel 1 + (IN1+) IN Channel 0 – (IN0–) IN Channel 0 + (IN0+) Figure 9 Connector Pin Assignments Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 24: Input Wiring
From TEST B + Pin 8 to TEST A + Pin 7 From TEST B – Pin 27 to TEST A – Pin 26 Figure 10 Example of Daisy-Chaining the Test Bus across Multiple Modules PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 25: Pfi-9608 Control Software Programming Instructions
Graphical User Interface (GUI) software. PFI cRIO GUI software is supplied for use with the NI Ethernet RIO NI 9146 or the NI 9149 chassis only. The PFI cRIO GUI software provides control of Precision Filters’ family of Compact- RIO modules. The GUI operates on a Windows-compatible host PC computer. A single host PC computer can control up to eight PFI stand-alone Ethernet RIO chassis.
Page 26: If You Purchased The Chassis From A Vendor Other Than Precision Filters
PFI-9608 Control Software Programming Instructions Page 20 If You Purchased the Chassis from a Vendor Other than Precision Filters If your NI 9146/9149 RIO chassis was not purchased from Precision Filters, you have two options: • Send the chassis to Precision Filters for initialization.
Page 27 The chassis model number in the filename must match the model num- ber of the chassis you’re deploying to. For example, for an NI 9149 RIO chassis, select PFI_9149_[version number].lvappimg. Click Deploy, as shown in Figure 14. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 28 Figure 15 NI RAD Deploy Application Images Panel Note: To open NI’s RAD User Guide in a web browser, select Help, About (or press Ctrl+A) and click the Documentation and Support link. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 29: Installing And Starting The Pfi Crio Control Gui Software
If your antivirus program is reporting a problem and blocking installation of the Precision Filters software, disable the antivirus program and try again to install the software.
Page 30 Step 6 You must restart your computer to finish the installation. Click the Restart button on the Restart panel, shown in Figure 20. Figure 19 Installation Complete Panel Figure 18 Start Installation Panel Figure 20 Restart Panel PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 31: Uninstalling The Pfi Crio Control Gui Software
GUI icon to start the GUI program. Figure 21 shows what the start-up screen looks like the first time you open the program. Figure 21 PFI cRIO Control GUI Initial Start-up Screen Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 32: Pfi Crio Control Gui Interface And Settings
Configuration panel’s Add button (Figure 23). Chassis 0 and a corre- sponding IP address display in the System window. Figure 23 System Configuration Panel: Adding a Chassis PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 33 Step 6 In the GUI’s main screen, save the system configuration. (See the up- coming section “Saving a System Configuration”) Note: If you do not save your system configuration before you exit the GUI, your configuration will be lost. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 34: Deleting Chassis
Figure 25 Module Serial Number and Version Exiting the System Configuration Panel To exit the System Configuration panel, click the Close symbol (X) in the panel’s upper-right corner. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 35: Saving A System Configuration
If you want, select a folder to store the file. (The default folder is the same fold- er in which the GUI was installed: C:\Program Files\PFI\cRIO Control.) Click Save. Figure 27 Save System Configuration Panel Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 36: Opening A System Configuration
Note: When the new configuration file loads, the GUI polls the chassis to identify the types of modules installed in the chassis. The GUI then compares the modules with those stored in the configuration file. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 37 Figure 29 Open, System Configuration Figure 30 Open System Configuration Panel Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 38: Pfi-9608 Settings
Configuration Panel, enter a file name for the configuration. If you want, select a folder to store the file. (The default folder is the same folder in which the GUI was installed: C:\Program Files\PFI\cRIO Control.) Click Save. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 39: Channel Setup
When the Mute button is returned to OFF (Figure 34), all channel functions and set- tings are returned to their current programmed state. Figure 34 Turning Mute On or Off Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 40: Test Mode
Test Bus mode lets you verify filter and amplifier stages, along with any downstream devices connected to the PFI-9608 output. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 41: Filter Type
To program the filter cutoff frequency, click in the Filter Cutoff (Hz) field (Figure 37) for the channel you want to program and select the value you want. Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
Page 42: Saving Settings To Nonvolatile Memory
GUI control to the modules’ nonvolatile memory. To save the channel settings of all modules to the modules’ nonvolatile memory, click Tools and select Save All Settings To Hardware (Figure 39). PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Precision Filters, Inc. Rev. A...
Page 43 PFI-9608 Control Software Programming Instructions Page 37 Figure 39 Tools, Save All Settings to Hardware Precision Filters, Inc. PFI-9608 C Series Module Installation and Programming Instructions Rev. A...
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Page 45: Support And Service
Customer Service E-Mail: customer-service@pfinc.com Fax: 607-277-4466 Service and Repair If equipment is being returned to Precision Filters for service or repair, contact the factory for a Return Authorization Number. To obtain a Return Authorization Number contact Precision Filters: Phone: (607) 277-3550...
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